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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Brussels, XXX

[…](2020) XXX draft

ANNEX

ANNEX

to the

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

on standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries

pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council


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ANNEX

STANDARD CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES

SECTION I

Clause 1

Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of these standard contractual clauses (the Clauses) is to ensure compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data

Protection Regulation)1 [for the transfer of personal data to a third country].

(b) Parties:

(i) the natural or legal person(s), public authority/ies, agency/ies or other body/ies (hereinafter “entity/ies”) transferring the personal data, as listed in Annex I.A.

(hereinafter each “data exporter”), and

(ii) the entity/ies in a third country receiving the personal data from the data exporter,

directly or indirectly via an intermediary entity also Party to these Clauses, as listed in Annex I.A. (hereinafter each “data importer”).

have agreed to these standard data protection clauses (hereinafter: “Clauses”).

(c) These Clauses set out appropriate safeguards, including enforceable data subject rights

and effective legal remedies, pursuant to Article 46(1), and Article 46 (2)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and, with respect to data transfers from controllers to processors and/or processors to processors, standard contractual clauses pursuant to Article 28(7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, provided they are not modified, except to

add or update information in the Annexes. This does not prevent the Parties from including the standard contractual clauses laid down in this Clauses in a wider contract, and to add other clauses or additional safeguards provided that they do not contradict, directly or indirectly, the standard contractual clauses or prejudice the fundamental

1 Where the data exporter is a processor subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 acting on behalf of a Union institution

or body as controller, reliance on these Clauses when engaging another processor (sub-processing) not subject to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 also ensures compliance with Article 29(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the

European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295 of 21.11.2018,

p. 39), to the extent these Clauses and the data protection obligations as set out in the contract or other legal act between the controller and the processor pursuant to Article 29(3) Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 are aligned. This will in particular be the case where the controller and processor rely on the Standard Contractual Clauses included

in Decision […].

Commented [A1]: The EDPB and the EDPS note that

references are made both to GDPR and Regulation (EU)

2016/679 throughout the Clauses and call for consistency in

this regard.

Commented [A2]: The EDPB and the EDPS note that the

definition of data importer includes a reference to personal

data received “indirectly via an intermediary entity ”.

For the sake of clarity , the EDPB and the EDPS recommend

clarify ing the concept or deleting the reference.


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rights or freedoms of data subjects. These Clauses are without prejudice to obligations to which the data exporter is subject by virtue of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679

(d) These Clauses apply with respect to the transfer of personal data as specified in Clause 5 of Section I [Description of the Transfer(s)].

(e) Annexes I, II and III form an integral part of these Clauses.

Clause 2

Third party beneficiaries

(a) Data subjects may invoke and enforce these Clauses, as third party beneficiaries, against the data exporter and / or data importer, with the following exceptions:

(i) Section I;

(ii) Section II - Module One: Clause 1.5 (d) and Clause 1.9(b); Module Two: Clause 1.9(a), (c), (d) and (e); Module Three: Clause 1.1 and Clause 1.9(a), (c), (d) and (e); Module Four: Clause 1.1, Clause 1.2 and Clause 1.3;

(iii) Section II, Clause 3.1 (c), (d) and (e);

(iv) Section II, Clause 4;

(v) Section II - Module One: Clause 7(a), (b); Modules Two and Three: Clause 7(a),

(b);

(vi) Section II, Clause 8;

(vii) Section II, Clause 9;

(viii) Section III, Clause 1 and Clause 3(a), (b).

(b) Paragraph (a) is without prejudice to rights of data subjects under Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Clause 3

Interpretation

(c) Where these Clauses use the terms defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/679, those terms shall have the same meaning as in that Regulation.

(d) These Clauses shall be read and interpreted in the light of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

(e) These Clauses shall not be interpreted in a way that conflicts with rights and obligations provided for in Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Clause 4

Hierarchy

In the event of a conflict between these Clauses and the provisions of any other agreement between the Parties existing at the time these Clauses are agreed or entered into thereafter, these Clauses shall prevail.


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Clause 5

Description of the transfer(s)

The details of the transfer(s), and in particular the categories of personal data that are transferred and the purposes for which they are transferred, are specified in Annex I.B [Description of the transfer(s)].

Clause 6 - Optional

Docking clause

(a) An entity that is not a Party to the Clauses may, with the agreement of the Part ies, accede to these Clauses at any time, either as a data exporter or as a data importer by completing Annex I.A [List of Parties], Annex I.B [Description of the transfer(s)], and Annex II [Technical and organisational measures] and Annex VI [Documentation of

the main aspects of the assessment performed under Clause 2 (b) of Section II].

(b) Once Annex I.A. is completed and signed , the acceding entity shall be treated as a

Party to these Clauses and shall have the rights and obligations of a data exporter or data importer in accordance with its designation in Annex I.A.

(c) The acceding Party shall have no rights or obligations arising under these Clauses from the period prior to the date of signing Annex I.A.

SECTION II – OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

Clause 1

Data protection safeguards

The data exporter warrants that it has used reasonable efforts to determine that the data importer is able to satisfy its obligations under these Clauses.

MODULE ONE: Transfer controller to controller

1.1 Purpose limitation

The data importer shall not process the personal data for any purposes that are incompatible with other than the specific, explicit and legitimate purpose(s) of the transfer, as set out in Annex I.B. [Description of the transfer(s)], unless it has obtained the data subject’s prior consent.

1.2 Transparency

Commented [A3]: The EDPB and the EDPS invite the

Commission to refer to the corresponding comment made in

Section 4.3.6.2 of the Joint Opinion.

Commented [A4]: For the sake of consistency and in light

of Article 6(a) of Section I, the EDPB and the EDPS

recommend referring also to the other annexes.

Commented [A5]: For the avoidance of doubt, the EDPB

and the EDPS recommend the suggested amendment.

Commented [A6]: The EDPB and the EDPS note that the

standard of “best efforts” is used in other parts of the Clauses

and therefore recommend referring to this standard.

Commented [A7]: For the sake of consistency with the title

of Clause 1.1 of Module 2 and 3 which refer to “Purpose

limitation”, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend making the

suggested amendment.

Commented [A8]: For the sake of clarity , the EDPB and the EDPS recommend replacing “incompatible” with “other

than”.

Commented [A9]: For the sake of clarity , the EDPB and

the EDPS recommend aligning the wording with Article

5(1)(b) GDPR.


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(a) In order to enable data subjects to effectively exercise their rights pursuant to Clause 5 of Section II, the data importer shall inform them, either directly or through the data

exporter:

(i) of its identity and contact details;

(ii) where, in accordance with Clause 1.1 of Section II, it intends to process the personal data received from the data exporter for a different purpose than the

purpose(s) of the transfer pursuant to Annex I.B. [Description of the transfer(s)], of that different purpose;

(ii)(iii) the categories of personal data processed,

(iii)(iv) the period for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not

possible the criteria used to determine the period

(iv)(v) where it intends to disclose the personal data to any third party, in

accordance with Clause 1.7 of Section II, of the identity of that third party and the purpose of such disclosure.

(b) Paragraph (a) shall not apply where the data subject already has the information, including when such information has already been provided by the data exporter, or providing such information proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort. In the latter case, the data importer shall, to the extent possible, make the

information publicly available.

(c) The Parties shall provide the data subject with a copy of the Clauses upon request. To

the extent necessary to protect business secrets or other confidential information, the Parties may redact part of the text of the Annexes to these Clauses prior to sharing a copy, but shall provide a meaningful summary where otherwise the data subject would not be able to understand the content of the Annexes.

(d) Subparagraphs (a) to (c) are notwithstanding the obligations of the data exporter under Articles 13 and 14 Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular to inform the data subject

about the transfer of special categories of data.

1.3 Accuracy and data minimisation

(a) The Parties shall ensure that the personal data is accurate and kept up to date, to the extent necessary having regard to the purpose(s) of processing. The data importer shall take every reasonable step to ensure that personal data that is inaccurate, having regard to the purpose(s) of processing, is erased or rectified without delay.

(b) If one of the Parties becomes aware that the personal data it has transferred or received is inaccurate, or has become outdated, it shall inform the other Party without undue

delay.

(c) The data importer shall ensure that the personal data is adequate, relevant and limited

to what is necessary in relation to the purpose(s) of processing.

1.4 Storage limitation

Commented [A10]: For the sake of clarity , the EDPB and the EDPS recommend referring to Clause 1.1 of Section II.





the EDPS recommend referring to Clause 1.7 of Section II.

Commented [A13]: The EDPB and the EDPS consider that

it is rather unlikely that business secrets would justify

redacting entirely the annexes, which may contain useful

elements for the data subject who has a right to obtain

information about the processing, which includes information

on recipients (processors and sub processors) and the

safeguards implemented.

Therefore, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend to specify

that only part of the annexes may be redacted.


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The data importer shall retain the personal data for no longer than necessary for the purpose(s) for which it is processed. It shall put in place appropriate technical or organisational measures

to ensure compliance with this obligation, including erasure or anonymisation2 of the data and all of its back-ups at the end of the retention period.

1.5 Security of processing

(a) The data importer and, during the transmission, also the data exporter shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of the personal data, including protection against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss,

alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access (hereinafter “ personal data breach”) including during the transmission by the data exporter to the data importer. In assessing the appropriate level of security, they shall take due account of the state of the art, the costs of implementation, the risks involved in the processing for the data subjects and

their severity, the nature of the personal data and the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing, and in particular consider encryption during transmission and anonymisation or pseudonymisation where this does not prevent fulfilling the purpose of processing. The data importer shall carry out regular checks to ensure that these

measures continue to provide an appropriate level of security.

(b) The data importer shall grant access to the data to members of its personnel only to the

extent strictly necessary for the implementation, management and monitoring of the contract. The data importer shall ensure that persons authorised to process the personal data have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality.

(c) In the event of a data breach concerning personal data processed by the data importer, the data importer shall take appropriate measures to address the data breach, including

measures to mitigate its possible adverse effects.

(d) If a data breach is likely to result in significant adverse effects, Unless the data breach

is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, the data importer shall without undue delay, and where feasible, not later than 72 hours after having become aware of it, notify both the data exporter and the competent supervisory authority within the meaning of Clause 9 of Section II [Supervision]. Such

notification shall contain i) a description of the nature of the breach (including, where possible, categories and approximate number of data subjects and personal data records concerned), ii) its likely consequences, iii) the measures taken or proposed to address the data breach and iv) the details of a contact point from whom more

information can be obtained. To the extent it is not possible for the data importer to provide the information at the same time, it may do so in phases without undue further delay.

(e) In addition, if a data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, in such cases, the data importer shall also, if necessary in cooperation with the data exporter, notify without undue delay the data subjects

concerned of the data breach, together with a description in clear and plain language of the nature of the personal data breach and the information referred to in

2 In line with recital 26 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679, this requires rendering the data anonymous in such a

way that the individual is no longer identifiable by anyone, and that this process is irreversible.


the EDPS recommend to move “during the transmission”

at the end of the sentence to make it clearer that both parties

have an obligation in line with Article 32 GDPR to ensure

security of personal data, not only in relation to transmission

but also for data at rest.

Commented [A15]: The EDPB and the EDPS recommend

to make a reference to an annex describing precisely the said

measures.


aligning the definition of personal data breach with the one

set out by Article 4(12) GDPR.


the EDPS recommend to clarify the role of each party with

respect to transmission, as it may not be entirely clear from

the initial wording.


the EDPS recommend referring to the wording of Article 32

GDPR.




Commented [A20]: The EDPB and the EDPS note that this

provision applies to Module 2 and 3 and consider it is also

appropriate for Module 1.


to clarify who the authorized persons are and whether the

concept notably includes the “intermediary ” referred in

Clause 1(b) of Section I.

Commented [A22]: The EDPB and the EDPS recommend aligning the wording with Article 33(1) GDPR.

Commented [A23]: The EDPB and the EDPS recommend aligning the wording with Article 34(1) GDPR.


aligning the wording with Article 34(2) GDPR.


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subparagraph dc), ii) to iv), unless this would involve disproportionate efforts. In the latter case, the data importer shall instead make a public communication or similar

measure whereby data subjects are informed in an equally effective manner.

(f) The data importer shall document all relevant facts relating to the data breach,

including its effects and any remedial action taken, and keep a record thereof.

1.6 Special categories of personal data

To the extent the transfer includes personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic data, or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or a person’s sex life or sexual orientation, or data relating to criminal convictions or offences

(hereinafter “special categories of data”), the data importer shall apply specific restrictions and/or additional safeguards adapted to the specific nature of the data and the risks involved. This may for instance include restricting personnel permitted to access the personal data, additional security measures (such as pseudonymisation) or additional restrictions with respect

to further disclosure.

1.7 Onward transfers

The data importer shall not disclose the personal data to a third party located outside the European Union3 (hereinafter “onward transfer”) unless the third party is or agrees to be bound by these Clauses and is able to comply with all stipulations of these Clauses. Alternatively, an onward transfer by the data importer may only take place if:

(i) the third party otherwise ensures appropriate safeguards pursuant to Articles 46 or 47 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 with respect to the processing in question and

is able to comply with all stipulations contained in those safeguards;

(ii) the onward transfer is to a country benefitting from an adequacy decision

pursuant to Article 45 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 that covers the onward transfer;

(iii) the third party enters into an agreement with the data importer ensuring the same

level of data protection as under these Clauses, and the data importer provides a copy of these safeguards to the data exporter; or

(iv) the data importer has obtained the explicit consent of the data subject, after having informed him / her of the purpose(s) of the onward transfer, the identity and contact details of recipient(s) or categories of recipients, the countries to which personal data is transferred and the fact thatwhether they do not provide

an adequate level of protection, and of the possible risks of such transfer to the data subject due to the lack of appropriate data protection safeguards for the onward transfer. In this case, the data importer shall inform the data exporter of

3 The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) provides for the extension of the European

Union's internal market to the three EEA States Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The Union data protection legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679, is covered by the EEA Agreement and has been incorporated

into Annex XI thereof. Therefore, any disclosure by the data importer to a third party located in the EEA does not qualify as an onward transfer for the purposes of these Clauses.

Commented [A25]: The EDPB and the EDPS understand

that the reference should be made to subparagraph (d) and not (e).


to add this commitment in compliance with Article 34(3)(c)

GDPR.


to refer separately to genetic data, in accordance with Article

9(1) GDPR.

Commented [A28]: For the avoidance of doubt, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend the suggested amendment.

Otherwise, an onward transfer to a third country which

normally would require supplementary measures would be

permitted without supplementary measures.






Commented [A30]: In accordance with the GDPR, the

order to be considered is first adequacy and then appropriate

safeguards.

Therefore, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend

to refer to (ii) before (i).

Commented [A31]: The EDPS and the EDPB recommend the suggested amendment in order to ensure consistency with

Clause 1(2)(a) on Transparency which provides for an

obligation to inform data subjects with the identity of the

third party to which the data are disclosed.


this amendment in line with the EDPB Guidelines 2/2018 on

derogations of Article 49 under Regulation 2016/679

(https://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/our-documents/directrices/guidelines-22018-derogations-article-

49-under-regulation_en)

https://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/our-documents/directrices/guidelines-22018-derogations-article-49-under-regulation_enhttps://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/our-documents/directrices/guidelines-22018-derogations-article-49-under-regulation_enhttps://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/our-documents/directrices/guidelines-22018-derogations-article-49-under-regulation_en


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the onward transfer and, at the request of the data exporter, shall provide a copy of the information provided to the data subject.

Any disclosure onward transfer may only take place subject to compliance by the data importer

with all the other safeguards under these Clauses, in particular purpose limitation.

1.8 Processing under the authority of the data importer

The data importer shall ensure that any person acting under its authority, including a processor,

does not process the data except on instructions from the data importer.

1.9 Documentation and compliance

(a) The Parties shall be able to demonstrate compliance with these Clauses. In particular, the data importer shall keep appropriate documentation of the processing activities

under its responsibility.

(b) The data importer and the data exporter shall make such documentation available to

the competent supervisory authority on request.

MODULE TWO: Transfer controller to processor

1.1 Instructions

(a) The data importer shall process the personal data only on documented instructions from the data exporter. The data exporter may give further instructions regarding the

data processing, within the framework the contract agreed with the data importer, throughout the duration of the contract, but such instructions shall always be documented.

(b) The data importer shall immediately inform the data exporter if it is unable to follow those instructions.


The data importer shall process the personal data only for the specific, explicit and legitimate, purpose(s) of the transfer, specified by the data exporter, as set out in Annex I.B [Description

of the transfer(s)].

1.3 Transparency

The Parties shall provide the data subject with a copy of the Clauses upon request. To the extent necessary to protect business secrets or other confidential information, including the measures described in Annex II, the Parties may redact part of the text of the Annexes to these Clauses prior to sharing a copy, but shall provide a meaningful summary where otherwise the data

subject would not be able to understand the content of the Annexes. This is notwithstanding the obligations of the data exporter under Articles 13 and 14 Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular to inform the data subject about the transfer of special categories of data.


the EDPS recommend this amendment.

Commented [A34]: The term “disclosure” may be

confusing as often used in the context of government data access.

Therefore, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend to replace

this term by “onward transfer” which is the subject of this

clause.


the data exporter should also be subject to this obligation.



Section 4.3.3.1 (para. 68) of the Joint Opinion, that also

applies to Module 2.



5(1)(b) GDPR.


and the EDPS recommend specify ing that the purposes of the

processing are set by the data exporter.



redacting entirely the annexes which may contain useful

elements for the data subject who has a right to obtain information about the processing which includes information

on recipients (processors and sub processors) and the





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1.4 Accuracy

If one of the Parties becomes aware that the personal data it has transferred or received is inaccurate, or has become outdated, it shall inform the other Party without undue delay. In this case the data importer shall cooperate with the data exporter to erase or rectify the data.

1.5 Storage limitation and erasure or return of data

Processing by the data importer shall only take place for the duration specified in Annex I.B.

Upon termination of the provision of the processing services, the data importer shall [[OPTION

1] delete all personal data processed on behalf of the data exporter and certifydemonstrate to

the data exporter that it has done so / [OPTION 2] return to the data exporter all personal data

processed on its behalf and delete existing copies]. This is notwithstanding any requirements

under local law applicable to the data importer prohibiting return or destruction of the personal

data. In that case, the data importer [warrants] that it will guarantee, to the extent possible, the

level of protection required by these Clauses and will only process it to the extent and for as

long as required under that local law.


(a) The data importer and, during the transmission, also the data exporter shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of the data, including protection against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access to that data (hereinafter “ personal data breach”),

including during the transmission by the data exporter to the data importer. In assessing the appropriate level of security, they shall take due account of the state of the art, the costs of implementation, the risks involved in the processing for the data subjects and their severity, the nature of the personal data and the nature, scope, context and

purposes of processing, and in particular consider encryption during transmission and anonymisation or pseudonymisation where this does not prevent fulfilling the purpose of processing. In case of pseudonymisation, the additional information for attributing the personal data to a specific data subject shall where possible remain under the

exclusive control of the data exporter. In complying with this obligation, the data importer shall implement at least the technical and organisational measures specified in Annex II [Technical and organisational measures]. The data importer shall carry out regular checks to ensure that these measures continue to provide an appropriate

level of security.

(b) The data importer shall grant access to the data to members of its personnel only to the

extent strictly necessary for the implementation, management and monitoring of the contract. The data importer shall ensure that persons authorised to process the personal data have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality.

(c) In the event of a personal data breach concerning personal data processed by the data importer, the data importer shall take appropriate measures to address the personal data

breach, including measures to mitigate its adverse effects. The data importer shall also notify the data exporter without undue delay after having become aware of the breach. Such notification shall contain the details of a contact point where more information







and the EDPS recommend replacing “notwithstanding” by

“without prejudice to”.




have an obligation in line with Article 32 GDPR to ensure

security of personal data, not only in relation to transmission



aligning the definition of personal data breach on the one set

out by Article 4(12) GDPR.

Commented [A45]: For the sake of clarity , the EDPB and the EDPS recommend to clarify the role of each party with





GDPR.



Section 4.3.2.2 (para 60) of the Joint Opinion.


Annex II may only serve as a list of defined minimum

requirements but should not serve as a definition of the

required level of security .

Commented [A49]: The EDPS and the EDPB note that this

obligation is provided for the data importer under Section II,

Clause 1.5 (Module 1) and consider that it may also be

appropriate in the context of Module 2.


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can be obtained, a description of the nature of the breach (including, where possible, categories and approximate number of data subjects and personal data records

concerned), its likely consequences and the measures taken or proposed to be taken to mitigate its possible adverse effects. Where, and in so far as, it is not possible to provide all information at the same time, the initial notification shall contain the information then available and further information shall be provided subsequently as

it becomes available without undue delay.

(d) The data importer shall cooperate in good faith with and assist the data exporter in any

way necessary to enable the data exporter to comply with its obligations under the Regulation (EU) 2016/679, notably to notify the competent supervisory authority and the affected data subjects, taking into account the nature of processing and the information available to the data importer.


To the extent the transfer includes personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political

opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic data, or

biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health

or a person’s sex life or sexual orientation, or data relating to criminal convictions and offences

(hereinafter “special categories of data”), the data importer shall apply the specific restrictions

and/or additional safeguards specified by the data exporter, as described in Annex I.B

[Description of the transfer(s)].


The data importer shall only disclose the personal data to a third party on the basis of

documented instructions from the data exporter. In addition, the data may only be disclosed to

a third party located outside the European Union4 (hereinafter “onward transfer”) if the third

party is or agrees to be bound by these Clauses and is able to comply with all stipulations of

these Clauses or, alternatively, an onward transfer by the data importer may only take place if:

(i) the third party otherwise ensures appropriate safeguards pursuant to Articles 46 or 47 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 with respect to the processing in question and is able to comply with all stipulations contained in those safeguards;

(ii) the onward transfer is to a country benefitting from an adequacy decision pursuant to Article 45 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 that covers the onward transfer.




Union's internal market to the three EEA States Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The Union data protection

legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679, is covered by the EEA Agreement and has been incorporated into Annex XI thereof. Therefore, any disclosure by the data importer to a third party located in the EEA does not qualify as an onward transfer for the purposes of these Clauses.






9(1) GDPR.


and the EDPS recommend specify ing that the restrictions

and/or safeguards are set by the data exporter.








Otherwise, an onward transfer to a third country , which

normally would require supplementary measures, would be




safeguards.



Commented [A56]: The term “disclosure” may be confusing as often used in the context of government data

access.



clause.


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(a) The data importer shall promptly and properly deal with inquiries from the data exporter that relate to the processing under these Clauses.

(b) The Parties shall be able to demonstrate compliance with these Clauses. In particular, the data importer shall keep appropriate documentation on the processing activities performed on behalf of the data exporter and under its responsibility.

(c) The data importer shall make available to the data exporter all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations set out in these Clauses and allow for

and contribute to reviews of data files, systems, and documentation, or and allow for and contribute to of audits of the processing activities covered by these Clauses, in particular if there are indications of non-compliance. In deciding on a review or audit, the data exporter may take into account relevant certifications held by the data

importer.

(d) The data exporter may choose to conduct the audit by itself, or to mandate, at its own

cost, an independent auditor or to rely on an independent audit mandated by the data importer. Where the data importer mandates an audit, it has to bear the costs of the independent auditor. Audits may also include inspections at the premises or physical facilities of the data importer and shall be carried out with reasonable notice.

(e) The data importer and the data exporter shall make the information referred to in paragraphs b) and c), including the results of any audits, available to the competent

supervisory authority on request.

MODULE THREE: Transfer processor to processor

1.1 Instructions

(a) The data exporter has informed the data importer that it acts as processor under the instructions of the controller(s) as specified in Annex I.A. [List of parties], which the

data exporter shall make available to the data importer prior to processing.

(b) The data importer shall process the personal data only on documented instructions

from the controller and any additional documented instructions from the data exporter. Such additional instructions shall not conflict with the instructions from the controller. The controller or data exporter may give further instructions regarding the data processing within the framework of the contract agreed with the data importer

throughout the duration of the contract, but such instructions shall always be documented.

(c) The data importer shall immediately inform the data exporter if it is unable to follow those instructions. To the extent the data importer is unable to follow the instructions from the controller, the data exporter shall immediately notify the controller thereof.


The data importer shall process the personal data only for the specific, explicit, and legitimate purpose(s) of the transfer, specified by the controller, as set out in Annex I.B. [Description of

the transfer(s)].


the EDPS recommend to clarify this provision as suggested.


the EDPS recommend to clarify the scope of the audit as

suggested.

Commented [A60]: The wording of the clause might suggest that only a review of audits (e.g. documentation)

would be allowed.

Therefore, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend to better

reflect the provisions of Article 28(3)(h) GDPR.

Commented [A59]: The wording of the clause might

suggest that only a review of audits (e.g. documentation)

would be allowed.







the right of audit of the controller should not be limited to

premises of the processor but should also cover the places

where the processing is carried out. This may be the case of

the processor’s phy sical facilities.

Commented [A63]: The EDPB and EDPS wonder whether

imposing a requirement for the controller to give the

processor reasonable notice applies in each and every case.




referring to the other annexes as well.



Section 4.3.3.1 (para. 68) of the Joint Opinion.



5(1)(b) GDPR.


and the EDPS recommend specify ing that the purposes of the

processing are set by the controller.


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1.3 Transparency

The Parties shall provide the data subject with a copy of the Clauses upon request. To the extent necessary to protect business secrets or other confidential information, the Parties may redact part of the text of the Annexes to these Clauses prior to sharing a copy, but shall provide a

meaningful summary where otherwise the data subject would not be able to understand the content of the Annexes.

1.4 Accuracy

If one of the Parties becomes aware that the personal data it has transferred or received is inaccurate, or has become outdated, it shall inform the other Party and the controller without undue delay. In this case the data importer shall cooperate with the data exporter and the

controller to rectify or erase the data.

1.5 Storage limitation and erasure or return of data

Processing by the data importer shall only take place for the duration specified in Annex I.B.

Upon termination of the provision of the processing services, the data importer shall [[OPTION

1] delete all personal data processed on behalf of the controller and certifydemonstrate to the

data exporter that it has done so/ [OPTION 2] return to the data exporter all personal data

processed on its behalf and delete existing copies]. This is notwithstanding any requirements

under local law applicable to the data importer prohibiting return or destruction of the personal

data. In that case, the data importer [warrants] that it will guarantee, to the extent possible, the

level of protection required by these Clauses and will only process it the personal data to the

extent and for as long as required under that local law.


(a) The data importer and, during the transmission, also the data exporter shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of the data, including protection against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access to that data (hereinafter “personal data breach”),

including during the transmission by the data exporter to the data importer. In assessing the appropriate level of security, they shall take due account of the state of the art, the costs of implementation the risks involved in the processing for the data subjects and their severity, the nature of the personal data and the nature, scope, context and

purposes of processing, and in particular consider encryption during transmission and anonymisation or pseudonymisation where this does not prevent fulfilling the purpose of processing. In case of pseudonymisation, the additional information for attributing the personal data to a specific data subject shall where possible remain under the

exclusive control of the data exporter. In complying with this obligation, the data importer shall implement at least the technical and organisational measures specified in Annex II [Technical and organisational measures]. The data importer shall carry out regular checks to ensure that these measures continue to provide an appropriate

level of security.



redacting entirely the annexes which may contain useful

elements for the data subject who has a right to obtain

information about the processing which includes information on recipients (processors and sub processors) and the










and the EDPS recommend replacing “notwithstanding” by

“without prejudice to”.


the EDPS recommend this technical amendment.




have an obligation in line with Article 32 GDPR to ensure security of personal data, not only in relation to transmission



aligning the definition of personal data breach with those set

out by Article 4(12) GDPR.


the EDPS recommend to clarify the role of each party with





GDPR.



Section 4.3.2.2 (para 61) of the Joint Opinion, which also



Annex II may only serve as a list of defined minimum

requirements but should not serve as a definition of the

required level of security .


obligation is provided for Module 1 and consider it is also



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(b) The data importer shall grant access to the data to members of its personnel only to the extent strictly necessary for the implementation, management and monitoring of the

contract. The data importer shall ensure that persons authorised to process the personal data have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality.

(c) In the event of a personal data breach concerning personal data processed by the data importer, the data importer shall take appropriate measures to address the personal data breach, including measures to mitigate its adverse effects. The data importer shall also

notify, without undue delay, the data exporter and, where appropriate, the controller after having become aware of it. Such notification shall contain the details of a contact point where more information can be obtained, a description of the nature of the breach (including, where possible, categories and approximate number of data subjects and

personal data records concerned), its likely consequences and the measures taken or proposed to address the data breach. Where, and in so far as, it is not possible to provide all information at the same time, the initial notification shall contain the information then available and further information shall be provided subsequently as it becomes

available without undue delay.

(d) The data importer shall cooperate in good faith with and assist the data exporter in any

way necessary to enable the data exporter to comply with its obligations under the GDPR, notably to notify its controller so that the latter may notify the competent supervisory authority and the affected data subjects, taking into account the nature of processing and the information available to the data importer.


To the extent the transfer includes personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political

opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic data, or

biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health

or a person’s sex life or sexual orientation, or data relating to criminal convictions and offences

(hereinafter “special categories of data”), the data importer shall apply the specific restrictions

and/or additional safeguards set out in Annex I.B [Description of the transfer(s)].


The data importer shall only disclose the personal data to a third party on the basis of documented instructions from the controller. In addition, the data may only be disclosed to a third party located outside the European Union5 (hereinafter “onward transfer”) if the third party

is or agrees to be bound by these Clauses and is able to comply with all stipulations of these Clauses or, alternatively, an onward transfer by the data importer may only take place if:


Union's internal market to the three EEA States Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The Union data protection legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679, is covered by the EEA Agreement and has been incorporated

into Annex XI thereof. Therefore, any disclosure by the data importer to a third party located in the EEA does not qualify as an onward transfer for the purposes of these Clauses.






9(1) GDPR.







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(i) the third party otherwise ensures appropriate safeguards pursuant to Articles 46 or 47 GDPR and is able to comply with all stipulations of these Clauses;

(ii) the onward transfer is to a country benefitting from an adequacy decision pursuant to Article 45 GDPR that covers the onward transfer.




(a) The data importer shall promptly and properly deal with inquiries from the data exporter or the controller that relate to the processing under these Clauses.

(b) The Parties shall be able to demonstrate compliance with these Clauses. In particular, the data importer shall keep appropriate documentation on the processing activities performed on behalf of the controller and under its responsibility.

(c) The data importer shall make available to the data exporter and the controller all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations set out in these

Clauses and allow for and contribute to reviews of data files, systems and documentation, or and allow for and contribute to to audits of the processing activities covered by these Clauses, in particular if there are indications of non-compliance. In deciding on a review or audit, the controller or data exporter may take into account

relevant certifications held by the data importer.

(d) The controller or data exporter may choose to conduct the audit by itself or, to mandate, at its own cost, an independent auditor or to rely on an independent audit mandated by

the data importer. Where the data importer mandates an audit, it has to bear the costs of the independent auditor. Audits may also include inspections at the premises or physical facilities of the data importer and shall be carried out with reasonable notice. .

(e) The data importer and the data exporter shall make the information referred to in paragraphs b) and c), including the results of any audits, available to the competent

supervisory authority on request.

MODULE FOUR: Transfer processor to controller

1.1 Instructions

(a) The data exporter shall process the personal data only on documented instructions from the data importer acting as its controller.

(b) The data exporter shall immediately inform the data importer if it is unable to follow those instructions, including if such instructions infringe the GDPR or other Union or

Member State data protection law.

(c) The data importer shall refrain from any action that would prevent the data exporter

from fulfilling its obligations under the GDPR, including as regards cooperation with competent supervisory authorities.








safeguards.



Commented [A86]: The term “disclosure” may be

confusing as often used in the context of government data

access.



clause.


the EDPS recommend to clarify this provision as suggested.

Commented [A88]: The wording of the clause might

suggest that only a review of audits (e.g. documentation)

would be allowed.





Section 4.3.2.4 of the Joint Opinion, which also applies to

Module 3.


the right of audit of the controller should not be limited to

premises of the processor but should also cover the places where the processing is carried out. This may be the case of

the processor’s phy sical facilities.

Commented [A91]: The EDPB and EDPS wonder whether

imposing a requirement for the controller to give the

processor reasonable notice applies in each and every case.




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The Parties shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of the data, including during the transmission to the data importer, and the protection against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access.

In assessing the appropriate level of security, they shall take due account of the state of the art the costs of implementation, the risks involved in the processing for the data subjects and their severity, the nature of the personal data6 and the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing, and in particular consider encryption during transmission and anonymisation or

pseudonymisation where this does not prevent fulfilling the purpose of processing. The data importer shall carry out regular checks to ensure that these measures continue to provide an appropriate level of security


(a) The Parties shall be able to demonstrate compliance with these Clauses. The Parties data importer shall make available to each other the data exporter and the controller

all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with its obligations set out in these Clauses.

(b) The data exporter and the data importer shall make the information referred to in paragraph (a) available to the competent supervisory authority on request .

Clause 2

Local laws affecting compliance with the Clauses




MODULE FOUR: Transfer processor to controller (only if the EU processor combines the

personal data received from the third country-controller with personal data collected by the processor in the EU)

(a) The Parties warrant that they have no reason to believe that the laws in the third country

of destination applicable to the processing of the personal data by the data importer,

including any requirements to disclose personal data or measures authorising access

by public authorities, prevent the data importer from fulfilling its obligations under

these Clauses. This is based on the understanding that laws that respect the essence of

the fundamental rights and freedoms and do not exceed what is necessary and

6 This includes whether the transfer and further processing involves personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin,

political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or a person’s sex life or sexual orientation,

or data relating to criminal convictions or offences.

Commented [A93]: For the sake of clarity , the EDPB and the EDPS recommend referring to the wording of Article 32

GDPR.



Section 4.3.2.2 (para 61) of the Joint Opinion, which also



obligation is provided for Module 1 and consider it is also



inserting these additional provisions mirroring what is

provided for in Module 2 and 3.


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proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard one of the objectives listed in Article

23(1) GDPR, are not in contradiction with the Clauses.

(b) The Parties declare that in providing the warranty in paragraph a, they have taken due

account in particular of the following elements:

(i) the specific circumstances of the transfer, including the content and duration of

the contract; the scale and regularity of transfers; the length of the processing

chain, the number of actors involved and the transmission channels used; the

type of recipient; the purpose of processing; the nature of the personal data

transferred; any relevant practical experience with prior instances, or the absence

of requests for disclosure from public authorities received by the data importer

for the type of data transferred; any relevant practical experience with prior

instances, or the absence of requests for disclosure from public authorities

received by the data importer for the type of data transferred;

(ii) the laws of the third country of destination relevant in light of the circumstances

of the transfer, including those requiring to disclose data to public authorities or

authorising access by such authorities, as well as the applicable limitations and

safeguards;

(iii) any safeguards in addition to those under these Clauses, including the

contractual, technical and organisational measures applied by the data exporter

during transmission to the data importer and to the processing of the personal

data in the country of destinationby the data importer.

(c) The data importer warrants that, in carrying out the assessment under paragraph b), it

has made best efforts to provide the data exporter with relevant information and agrees

that it will continue to cooperate with the data exporter in ensuring compliance with

these Clauses.

(d) The Parties have documented in Annex VI the main aspects of the assessment under

paragraph b) and agree to. The parties agree to document the assessment under

paragraph b) and make it available to the competent supervisory authority upon

request.

(e) The data importer agrees to promptly notify the data exporter if, after having agreed

to these Clauses and for the duration of the contract , it has reason to believe that it is

or has become subject to laws not in line with the requirements under paragraph a),

including following a change of the laws in the third country or a measure (such as a

disclosure request) indicating an application of such laws in practice that is not in line

with the requirements under paragraph a).

(f) Following a notification pursuant to paragraph e), or if the data exporter otherwise has

reason to believe that the data importer can no longer fulfil its obligations under the

Clauses, the data exporter shall promptly identify appropriate measures (such as, for

instance, contractual, technical or organisational measures to ensure security and

confidentiality) to be adopted by the data exporter and / or data importer to address the


Commission to refer to the corresponding comments made in



to clarify as suggested.

Commented [A99]: For Module 3, the EDPB and the

EDPS consider that the controller as well should be

considered.

Commented [A100]: The EDPB and the EDPS invite the Commission to refer to the corresponding comment made in



EDPS consider that the controller as well should be notified.



considered.

Commented [A102]: For Module 3, the EDPB and the EDPS consider that the controller as well should be

considered.

Commented [A104]: The EDPB and the EDPS

recommend to clarify as suggested.


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situation, if appropriate in consultation with the [for Module Three: controller and]

competent supervisory authority. If the data exporter decides to continue the transfer,

based on its assessment that these additional measures will allow the data importer to

fulfil its obligations under the Clauses, the data exporter shall forward the notification

to the competent supervisory authority together with an explanation, including a

description of the measures taken. The data exporter shall suspend the data transfer if

it considers that no appropriate safeguards for such transfer can be ensured, or if

instructed by [for Module Three: the controller or] the competent supervisory authority

to do so. In this case, the data exporter shall inform the competent supervisory

authority and shall be entitled to terminate the contract. In case the contract involves

more than two Parties, the data exporter may exercise this right to termination only

with respect to the responsible Party, unless the Parties have agreed otherwise. When

the contract is terminated pursuant to this Clause, Section III, Clause 1 (d) and (e) shall

apply.

Clause 3

Obligations of the data importer in case of government access requests




MODULE FOUR: Transfer processor to controller (only if the EU processor combines the personal data received from the third country-controller with personal data collected by the

processor in the EU)

3.1 Notification

(a) The data importer agrees to promptly notify the data exporter and, where possible, the

data subject (if necessary with the help of the data exporter) if it:

(i) receives a legally binding request by a public authority under the laws of the

country of destination for disclosure of personal data transferred pursuant to

these Clauses; such notification shall include information about the personal data

requested, the requesting authority, the legal basis for the request and the

response provided;

(ii) becomes aware of any direct access by public authorities to personal data

transferred pursuant to these Clauses in accordance with the laws of the country

of destination; such notification shall include all information available to the

importer.

[For Module Three: The data exporter shall forward the notification to the controller.]

(b) If the data importer is prohibited from notifying the data exporter and / or the data

subject, the data importer agrees to use its best efforts to obtain a waiver of the


recommend to clarify this notion of “responsible Party ”.


EDPS consider that the controller as well should be notified.



mentioned.


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prohibition, with a view to communicate as much information and as soon as possible.

The data importer agrees to document its best efforts in order to be able to demonstrate

them upon request of the data exporter.

(c) To the extent permissible under the laws of the country of destination, the data importer

agrees to provide to the data exporter, in regular intervals for the duration of the

contract, the greatest possible amount of relevant information on the requests received

(in particular, number of requests, type of data requested, requesting authority or

authorities, whether requests have been challenged and the outcome of such

challenges, etc.). If the data importer is or becomes partially or completely prohibited

from providing the data exporter with the aforementioned information, it shall without

undue delay inform the data exporter accordingly. [For Module Three: The data

exporter shall forward the information to the controller.]

(d) The data importer agrees to preserve the information pursuant to paragraphs a) to c)

for the duration of the contract and make it available to the competent supervisory

authority upon request.

(e) Paragraphs a) to c) are notwithstanding the obligation of the data importer pursuant to

Clause 2(e) of this Section and Clause 1 of Section III [Termination] to promptly

inform the data exporter where it is unable to comply with these Clauses.

3.2 Review of legality and data minimisation

(a) The data importer agrees to review, under the laws of the country of destination, the

legality of the request for disclosure, notably whether it remains within the powers

granted to the requesting public authority, and to exhaust all available remedies to

challenge the request if, after a careful assessment, it concludes that there are grounds

under the laws of the country of destination to do so. When challenging a request, the

data importer shall seek interim measures with a view to suspend the effects of the

request until the court has decided on the merits. It shall not disclose the personal data

requested until required to do so under the applicable procedural rules. These

requirements are notwithstanding the obligations of the data importer pursuant to

Clause 2(e) of this Section.

(b) The data importer agrees to document its legal assessment as well as any challenge to

the request for disclosure and, to the extent permissible under the laws of the country

of destination, make it available to the data exporter. It shall also make it available to

the competent supervisory authority upon request.

(c) The data importer agrees to provide the minimum amount of information permissible

when responding to a request for disclosure, based on a reasonable interpretation of

the request.

Clause 4

Use of sub-processors

Commented [A108]: For the avoidance of doubt, the

EDPB and the EDPS would like to propose the suggested

amendment.


EDPB and the EDPS recommend replacing

“notwithstanding” by “without prejudice to”.

Commented [A110]: For the sake of completeness, the

EDPB and the EDPS recommend the suggested amendment.


EDPS consider that the controller as well should be informed.


EDPS consider that this information should also be made available to the controller.


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(a) OPTION 1 SPECIFIC PRIOR AUTHORISATION: The data importer shall not sub-contract any of its processing activities performed on behalf of the data exporter under these Clauses to a sub-processor without its prior specific written authorisation. In order to make the assessment and the decision whether to authorise sub-contracting,

the data processor shall provide the data controller with all necessary information on the intended sub-processor, including on their locations, the processing activities they will be carrying out and on any safeguards and measures to be implemented. The data importer shall submit the request for specific authorisation at least [Specify time

period] prior to the engagement of the concerned sub-processor. The list of sub-processors already authorised by the data exporter can be found in Annex III. The Parties shall keep Annex III up to date.

OPTION 2 GENERAL WRITTEN AUTHORISATION: The data importer has the data exporter’s general authorisation for the engagement of sub-processor(s). The list of sub-processors the data importer intends to engage can be found in Annex III. The

data importer shall specifically inform the data exporter in writing of any intended changes of that list through the addition or replacement of sub-processors at least [Specify time period] in advance, thereby giving the data exporter the opportunity to object to such changes prior to the engagement of the concerned sub-processor(s). In

order to make the assessment and the decision whether to authorise sub-contracting, the data processor shall provide the data controller with all necessary information on the intended sub-processor, including on their locations, the processing activities they will be carrying out and on any safeguards and measures to be implemented. The

Parties shall keep Annex III up to date.

(b) Where the data importer engages a sub-processor for carrying out specific processing

activities (on behalf of the data exporter), it shall do so by way of a written contract which provides for the same data protection obligations as the ones binding the data importer under these Clauses, including in terms of third party beneficiary rights for data subjects. The Parties agree that, by complying with this Clause, the data importer

fulfils its obligations under Section II, Clause 1.8 [Onward transfers], provided that the sub-processor is able to comply with all stipulations of these Clauses. The data importer shall ensure that the sub-processor complies with the obligations to which the data importer is subject pursuant to these Clauses.

(c) The data importer shall provide, at the data exporter’s request, a copy of such a sub-processor agreement and subsequent amendments to the data exporter.

(d) The data importer shall remain fully responsible to the data exporter for the performance of the sub-processor’s obligations under its contract with the data

importer. The data importer shall notify the data exporter of any failure by the sub-processor to fulfil its obligations under that contract.

(e) The data importer shall agree a third party beneficiary clause with the sub-processor whereby, for instance in the event of bankruptcy of the data importer, the data exporter shall be a third party beneficiary to the sub-processor contract and shall have the right to enforce the contract against the sub-processor, including where applicable by

instructing the sub-processor to erase or return the personal data.

Commented [A113]: The EDPB and the EDPS would recommend to include this new sentence to reflect the

following remark from the EDPB Guidelines 07/2020 on the

concepts of controller and processor, p. 39, par 148: "In order

to make the assessment and the decision whether to

authorise subcontracting, a list of intended subprocessors (including per each: their locations, what they will be doing

and proof of what safeguards have been implemented) will

have to be provided to the data controller by the processor54. 54This information is needed, so that the controller can comply with the account ability principle in Article 24 and

with provisions of Articles 28(1), 32 and Chapter V of the

GDPR."

Commented [A114]: The possibility to subscribe to a

newsletter or similar measures should not satisfy the

requirement.

Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt the EDPB and the

EDPS recommend to clarify this provision as suggested.

Commented [A115]: The EDPB and the EDPS suggest

that it should be specified that the time period must be long

enough to ensure the controller has a meaningful right to

object.

Commented [A116]: The EDPB and the EDPS are of the

opinion that the legal consequences of an objection to a new sub-processor should be further detailed in the contract. In

particular, it has to be clear that in the case of an objection the

processor shall not engage the sub-processor.






Commented [A118]: The EDPB and the EDPS consider that the controller must alway s have the possibility to instruct

any sub-processor.

Therefore, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend not to restrict

the third party beneficiary clause to the sole case of

bankruptcy . Please see the suggested amendment.


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(a) OPTION 1 SPECIFIC PRIOR AUTHORISATION: The data importer shall not sub-contract any of its processing activities performed on behalf of the controller data exporter under these Clauses to a sub-processor without prior specific written authorisation of the controller. The data importer shall submit the request for specific

authorisation at least [Specify time period] prior to the engagement of the concerned sub-processor. It shall inform the data exporter of such engagement. The list of sub-processors already authorised by the controller can be found in Annex III. The Parties shall keep Annex III up to date.

OPTION 2 GENERAL WRITTEN AUTHORISATION: The data importer has the controller’s general authorisation for the engagement of sub-processor(s). The list of

sub-processors the data importer intends to engage can be found in Annex III. The data importer shall specifically inform the controller in writing of any intended changes of that list through the addition or replacement of sub-processors at least [Specify time period] in advance, thereby giving the controller the opportunity to object to such

changes prior to the engagement of the concerned sub-processor(s). It shall inform the data exporter of such engagement. The Parties shall keep Annex III up to date.

(b) Where the data importer engages a sub-processor for carrying out specific processing activities (on behalf of the controller), it shall do so by way of a written contract which provides for the same data protection obligations as the ones binding the data importer under these Clauses, including in terms of third party beneficiary rights for data

subjects. The Parties agree that, by complying with this Clause, the data importer fulfils its obligations under Section II, Clause 1.8 [Onward transfers], provided that the sub-processor is able to comply with all stipulations of these Clauses. The data importer shall ensure that the sub-processor complies with the obligations to which the

data importer is subject pursuant to these Clauses.

(c) The data importer shall provide, at the data exporter’s or controller’s request, a copy

of such a sub-processor agreement and subsequent amendments.

(d) The data importer shall remain fully responsible to the data exporter and the controller

for the performance of the sub-processor’s obligations under its contract with the data importer. The data importer shall notify the data exporter who shall in turn notify the controller of any failure by the sub-processor to fulfil its obligations under that contract.

(e) The data importer shall agree a third party beneficiary clause with the sub-processor whereby, for instance in the event of bankruptcy of the data importer, the data exporter

and the controller shall each be a third party beneficiary to the sub-processor contract and shall have the right to enforce the contract against the sub-processor, including where applicable by instructing the sub-processor to erase or return the personal data.

Clause 5

Data subject rights

Commented [A119]: The EDPB and the EDPS consider that the processing by processors and sub-processors is

performed on behalf of the controller.

Commented [A120]: The possibility to subscribe to a

newsletter or similar measures should not satisfy the

requirement.

Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt the EDPB and the

EDPS recommend to clarify this provision as suggested.

Commented [A121]: For the avoidance of doubt, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend the suggested amendment.




Commented [A122]: The EDPB and the EDPS consider

that the data importer should also remain fully responsible to

the controller as the controller is required to ensure

appropriate protection when data is transferred.



Commented [A124]: The EDPB and the EDPS consider

that the controller must alway s have the possibility to instruct

any sub-processor.

Therefore, the EDPB and the EDPS recommend not to restrict the third party beneficiary clause to the sole case of

bankruptcy . Please see the suggested amendment.


recommend the suggested amendment since the controller is

in the end the entity responsible for the processing operation.


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(a) The data importer shall deal with any inquiries and requests it receives from a data subject relating to the processing of his / her personal data and the exercise of his / her

rights under these Clauses without undue delay. The data importer shall take appropriate measures to facilitate such inquiries, requests and the exercise of data subject rights. Any information provided to the data subject shall be in an intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language.

(b) In particular, upon request by the data subject the data importer shall, free of charge, without undue delay and at the latest within one month7 of the receipt of the request:

(i) provide confirmation to the data subject as to whether personal data concerning him / her is being processed and, where this is the case, provide a copy of the

data relating to him / her as well as the information contained in Annex I (including, where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source), information on onward transfers and information on the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory

authority;

(ii) rectify inaccurate or incomplete data concerning the data subject;

(iii) erase personal data concerning the data subject if such data is being or has been processed in violation of any of these Clauses ensuring third party beneficiary

rights.

(c) Where the data importer processes the personal data for direct marketing purposes, it

shall cease processing for such purposes if the data subject objects to it.

(d) Where the data importer intends to make decisions based solely on the automated

processing of the personal data transferred without human involvement (hereinafter “automated decisions”), which would produce legal effects concerning the data subject or similarly significantly affect him / her, it shall, when necessary in cooperation with the data exporter:

(i) inform the data subject about the envisaged automated decision and the logic involved;

(ii) implement suitable safeguards, at least by enabling the data subject to contest the automated decision, express his / her point of view and obtain review by a

human being.

(e) Where requests from a data subject are excessive, in particular because of their

repetitive character, the data importer may either charge a reasonable fee taking into account the administrative costs of granting the request or refuse to act on the request.

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